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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways, as needed in connection with the 2023 Coastal Country Jam event, between September 15, 2023 and September 18, 2023. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to authorize the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways in connection with the 2023 Coastal Country Jam event per the proposed schedule. Closures will begin on September 15, 2023 and extend through September 18, 2023. These closures are only enacted as needed for construction or event activity.
Between September 16, 2023 and September 17, 2023, the Coastal Country Jam event will be held in Long Beach. This event is anticipated to attract over 20,000 people to the City of Long Beach (City) and will receive national attention and media coverage. To allow for the staging of this event, a Resolution has been prepared, which provides for the temporary closure of a portion of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive. This area will be used as part of the venue for the festival, which will also be held on the Marina Green and at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Additional space is required for the safety of event attendees due to projected attendance figures.
Access to the Shoreline Marina and Shoreline Village will be via Shoreline Village Drive. Directional signage will be provided to clearly direct traffic to these areas. Fire, Long Beach Utilities, Water, Police, Public Works, Financial Management, Development Services, Health and Human Services, and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments, as well as Long Beach Transit, have reviewed the proposed schedule.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Arturo D. Sanchez on August 24, 2023 and by Budget Development Officer Jennifer A. Rodriguez on August 24, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council approval is requested on September 12, 2023, to expedite the execution of the Resolution. Construction for the 2023 Coastal Country Jam event begins on September 15, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this item. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER